What We Do

Discover our award-winning rehabilitation models.

We operate two unique models:

Community Model

This is where ex-offenders are referred to Tempus Novo by probation officers and other stakeholders: DWP /Prisons/ Hostels/Police.

We offer employment opportunities to people in the community who have criminal records. These people may not necessarily have been to prison but find barriers into employment because of their criminal records.

Referrals for these people come from a variety of places, including Probation, DWP, Prisons, Police and other organisations.  We invite those referred in for an assessment and determine whether they are ‘work ready’ through our thorough assessment process. All candidates for employment will have all the required documents including CV, proof of ID, National Insurance number and bank accounts. 

A caseworker will then support both the employer and the service-user for 12 months. 

ROTL Model

This is where we place serving prisoners in Category D prisons into jobs.

Tempus Novo works with serving prisoners in Category D prisons (low risk) who attend work and then return to prison after their shift has finished. This can be for anything between 6 months and 3 years.

Extensive multi-agency risk assessments are completed before a serving prisoner can be granted ROTL (release on temporary license) and given permission to attend work. We then use our assessment process to determine whether a candidate is ‘work ready’. 

A caseworker is assigned to each prisoner and we support them into finding a suitable position.

This caseworker will then continue to support both prisoner and employer for a 12-month period. 

Research has demonstrated that securing sustainable employment for an offender reduces the probability of re-offending by half.

66% of those entering prison haven’t got a job.

Why it works:

  • Over 8 years proof of concept.

  • Over 100 years of combined prison work experience.

  • Able to cut through the red tape and bureaucracy of the “establishment”.

  • 24/7 support for employee and employer.

  • Minimum of 12 months support for employee and employer.

  • Thorough risk assessment of all service users.

  • Understanding of the Criminal Justice System and how to navigate the different cultures.

  • We take time to understand businesses and people to match the right people with the jobs.

  • We have a team culture where we strive to be better every day, with a passion to change lives.

Our Results:

Featured by:

  • “I recently visited HMP Hatfield in my constituency. There I saw the work that Tempus Novo are doing with regards to the rehabilitation of prisoners and preparing them for the outside world so they do not reoffend.These mainly young men have never felt valued, never realised the value of work and never believed in themselves, never mind being part of society, being a contributor... (part 1)

    Nick Fletcher, Conservative MP for The Don Valley

  • Tempus Novo along with the excellent staff at HMP Hatfield helps these young men to start to understand those values and helps them with the basics that many of us take for granted.Writing of CVs, form filling, bank accounts, identification issues whilst they are still in prison. Tempus Novo put them in a place of work, organising transport where needed. This is a great scheme. Tempus Novo and HMP Hatfield must be commended on their work. But so must the men they help... (part 2)

    Nick Fletcher, Conservative MP for The Don Valley

  • It takes time to put right what a failed start in life can do to a young man. But with some practical help, a second chance, a will to change, much encouragement and a little faith. True miracles can happen and happen every day for these men who are effectively reborn into society. Well done all.”

    Nick Fletcher, Conservative MP for The Don Valley

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